the distracted boyfriend meme, one of the most universally used memes in circulation, is alternatively known as man looking at other woman. it is a stock photo taken by antonio guillem that has been exploited to the fullest using object labeling. the original image shows a man turning around to suggestively check out a woman who has just passed while his girlfriend looks at him in shock and disgust. the meme is used to describe situations where someone prefers something, usually not the best option, over the safer/better/easier one.